Meanwhile, Statia’s Director for Health Care Carol Jack revealed authorities are in the final stages of setting up a quarantine facility and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and others supplies will be shipped from Bonaire later this week.

She said schools will remain open and Statians should not panic.

Jacked called on Statians take to necessary precautions such as washing their hands and refrain from visiting the hospital if exhibit any symptoms of COVID-19.

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